Energy Innovation Program — Methane Measurement and Mitigation

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Who is eligible for the Energy Innovation Program — Methane Measurement and Mitigation program?

To be eligible for the Energy Innovation Program — Methane Measurement and Mitigation program, you must: • Projects must focus on methane measurement, reporting, verification, or mitigation.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Energy Innovation Program — Methane Measurement and Mitigation?

You can contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at energyinnovation-innovationenergetique@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.

Last Update: September 9, 2025

Canada

Supports technologies to measure and reduce methane emissions

At a glance

Eligible Funding

Up to 75% of project cost

Timeline

Receipt of requests is now closed

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Professional, scientific and technical services

Funds Providers

Natural Resources Canada

Program status

Closed

Overview

The Energy Innovation Program – Methane Measurement and Mitigation Call supported Canadian expertise in developing technologies for methane measurement, reporting, and emission reduction, with a total funding request reaching $224.4M. Eligible activities included projects focused on the measurement, reporting, verification (MRV), and mitigation of methane emissions in Canada.

Financing terms and conditions

The program received 102 eligible submissions, requesting a total of $224.4 million in funding.

Activities funded

Development and enhancement of technologies for methane measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV).
Research and implementation of solutions to mitigate or eliminate methane emissions.
Projects aimed at reducing methane slip in associated industries.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 325,000

Deployment of leak detection cameras at small town wastewater plants

$ 520,000

Pilot deployment of mobile methane detection drones for landfill sites

$ 810,000

Retrofit of oil and gas compressors with methane capture technology

$ 715,000

Development of a real-time methane emissions reporting platform

$ 620,000

Testing of innovative soil amendments to reduce methane in rice fields

$ 395,000

Installation of continuous methane monitoring at dairy barns

Eligibility

The project must focus on the measurement, reporting, and verification of methane emissions or the mitigation of methane slip in Canada.
The applicant must demonstrate expertise or capacity in developing technologies or knowledge relevant to methane emissions reduction.

Eligible geographic areas

Companies located in Canada.

How to apply

Step 1: Contact with the organization
- For any questions regarding the call for proposals, contact Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) by email at energyinnovation-innovationenergetique@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.

Additional information

The call received 102 eligible submissions, requesting a total of $224.4 million.
Updates on funded projects are posted on the Current Investments page.
Applicants can join the email list for updates on funding opportunities and news.
An information video about the Call for Proposals is available for viewing.

Contacts

energyinnovation-innovationenergetique@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca

Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Energy Innovation Program — Methane Measurement and Mitigation Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Energy Innovation Program — Methane Measurement and Mitigation. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.